Sooo many memories. And then again, not so many memories yet many glasses of champagne. I love New Years Eve. The excitement of the holidays is still in the air and its one time of the year everyone has to look glamorous and drink bubbly. What could be better? It will be a little more mellow going forward until we can bribe some sitters, but a few memories at home with loved ones are just as precious.

I get the after-xmas blues really bad. This year, to lighten my mood, I picked up the phone and called a couple to come over and have dinner (mellow, with children), started researching festive NYE menus and decorated the table. I feel much better now. What do you do to chase away the post holiday blues?